Frank Sams, ca. 1908–30s
Frank Sams, ca. 1908–30s
New Smyrna Beach
Acc. no. 2021M.012.001
Frank Sams designed the Sams trolling spoon and patented it in 1908. This heavy duty spoon was meant for large game fish such as tarpon. Edward vom Hofe Company, a northern tackle producer, acquired the rights to the spoon in the 1930s. The company offered the spoon in several sizes until about 1940.